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TIE Fighter (VR-100 Challenge)

30.4k Ownedpilot  4 months ago
Auto Credit Based on WinsWings's VR-100 Challenge

Controls:

Basics:
Activate8: Master Power
Activate7: Arm Gun
LandingGear: Switch Between Landing Mode and Flight Mode

Landing Mode:
VTOL (Left stick pitch): Increase and decrease hover height
Roll (Left stick roll): Yaw
Pitch (Right stick pitch): Forward and backward
Yaw (Right stick roll): Sideways strafing (only when there is speed)

Flight Mode:
VTOL (Left stick pitch): Thrust and brake (You can fly backwards slowly)
Roll (Left stick roll): Yaw
Pitch (Right stick pitch): Pitch
Yaw (Right stick roll): Roll

Forgot to say, this thing has countermeasures. The flight stick trigger is gun and the thumb button is counter measures.

Description:

This is my take on the VR-100 challenge. When I was pondering what to build for the challenge, a model of TIE fighter gifted by my friend gave me an idea. Here is the result of that idea. The cockpit was modified from that of Star Wars: Squadrons to fit Simpleplanes theme. Special thanks to those who created 1 part HUD and radars (I cannot remember the original creators).

Flipping the yaw and roll was chosen to make mouse control more precise and enjoyable as a space fighter has a lot of yaw authority. However, the controls in the VR cockpit are still conventional. All switches have labels but some of them are there for decorations only.

For VR use, please sit on an arm chair with proper arm support or place your hand on the table for the best experience. Be aware of the 3D motion sickness and take breaks if necessary.

Hope you enjoy!

Normal Control Scheme

Camera Control for Mobile

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor VR-100 Challenge
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 21.1ft (6.4m)
  • Length 23.4ft (7.1m)
  • Height 26.9ft (8.2m)
  • Empty Weight 9,422lbs (4,274kg)
  • Loaded Weight 10,140lbs (4,599kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 7978.048
  • Wing Loading 132.2lbs/ft2 (645.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 76.7ft2 (7.1m2)
  • Drag Points 13063

Parts

  • Number of Parts 98
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 432
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    30.4k Ownedpilot

    @SuperSuperTheSylph I have uploaded a normal version that feature normal control scheme and camera control version just for Mobile users

    Pinned 4 months ago
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    302k WinsWings

    Congratulations on the VR-100 challenge. I ran out of spot light for today, so I will post them tomorrow

    4 months ago
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    61.4k FatPilotOne

    The force is strong with this one

    4 months ago
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    @Ownedpilot aand i fixed it myself,i dug through variables :))

    4 months ago
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    @Ownedpilot oh ok tyy,sorry if i did disturb you :))

    4 months ago
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    302k WinsWings

    Wow this is a wonderful concept with VTOL. great work. @Zaineman @MrCopty look

    4 months ago
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    7,959 Jaspy190

    @Ownedpilot Replying to your comment about the craft being optimized for PC / VR, she's still pretty good on Mobile!

    4 months ago
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    30.4k Ownedpilot

    @SuperSuperTheSylph One idea is you can reduce the size of the interface and increase FOV. Then you can grip the sticks in the VR cockpit to fly this thing.

    +1 4 months ago
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    30.4k Ownedpilot

    @Jaspy190 I probably not going to build that since I have a lot of builds to go through. Building it for the challenge is not quite feasible since the bomber is a lot more complicated.

    4 months ago
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    30.4k Ownedpilot

    @SuperSuperTheSylph Unfortunately, this is the by-product of this thing being optimized for VR and PC. I am just unsure of the interaction of variables and flight stick base.

    +1 4 months ago
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    7,959 Jaspy190

    TIE Bomber when /s

    4 months ago
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    @Ownedpilot oh ok then :)

    4 months ago
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    30.4k Ownedpilot

    @SuperSuperTheSylph Well, I am unsure since digging through the variables is hard. All I would suggest is to use gyro and see if it feels better.

    +1 4 months ago
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    @Ownedpilot well he said weapons are desired but not needed,and also i can make it work,just put hollow fuselage instead of whole and start cracking,but idk if he accepts already made builds

    4 months ago
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    and how i can change control inputs?i want yaw control to be on my left stick and roll on the right since i am used to it

    4 months ago
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    34.8k Christiant2

    Cool! :)

    4 months ago
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    30.4k Ownedpilot

    @SuperSuperTheSylph I think you could just flesh out the cockpit of your headhunter and submit it for the challenge (by making the entire plane a sub-assembly and attaching it to the challenge cockpit piece). Hiding the missiles will be a challenge though.

    +1 4 months ago
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    finally,a worthy opponent for my Star Wars creations :))
    i cannot spotlight though bcoz i have less points :((

    4 months ago
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    30.4k Ownedpilot

    @Rjenteissussy Probably because I decided to take a low-contrast screenshot. I did this because I love the TIE fighter low pass scene from Andor. Thank you very much for the support.

    +1 4 months ago
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    Why no yet upvotes in 4 minutes?
    Then I'll suport :3

    4 months ago